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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249, 26,563.88 and 10,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249, 26,563.88 and 10,865.56 is: 14,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249 : 26,563.88 = 10,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249/26,563.88 = 10,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249x = 26,563.88 × 10,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249x = 288,631,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,631,431.97/19,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.62

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